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Kwara Govt Reaffirms Commitment To Combat Childhood Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combat childhood vaccine preventable diseases in the State by protecting vulnerable children against deadly diseases in the State.
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Medical Screening: Lagos Commences hypertension, diabetes Campaign at 330 sites
The Lagos State Government in a significant effort to address the health risks associated with hypertension and diabetes, has launched its "Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers" campaign today, providing screening services at 330…
Kwara records 2 cases of circulating variant polio
The Kwara Government said it recorded two cases of Circulating Variant Polio Viruses (CVDPs) in idofian Ward 2 and Kpada Ward in Patigi Ifelodun local government areas respectively.
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Kogi Poly Rector Launches Foundation In Aid Of Sickle Cell Patients
The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Prof. Usman Salisu Ogbo, has set up Sickle Cell Foundation in aid of Sickle Cell Patients In the state, with a view to reducing stigmatization against Sickle Cell Survivors in the state.
The launch…
JONAPWD Urges LG Leaders in Anambra to Champion Inclusivity for PWDs
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Anambra State Chapter, has called on newly elected local government chairpersons and councillors to prioritize inclusivity and representation for all community members,…
Rotary Commemorates World Polio Day Across Gombe State
In collaboration with the Gombe State Government, Rotary has marked World Polio Day across all 11 local government areas of Gombe State including awareness campaigns and monitoring compliance with polio vaccination efforts.
The campaign…
FCTA Launches Project 10 Mln to Screen Residents for Hypertension, Diabetes
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has launched Project 10 Million, a health initiative aimed at screening over 250,000 residents of Abuja for hypertension and diabetes.
This seven-day free screening exercise, themed…
FG Set to Hold Joint Annual Review of Health Sector Reforms
The Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare has finalized plans to hold the 2024 Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review (JAR), as part of efforts to improve the health sector.
The meeting, scheduled from November 6th to…
Hand hygiene critical to safeguarding public health – FG
Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation(FMWR&S), Dr Bello Goronyo, has urged Nigerians to practice hand hygiene as it plays a key role in safeguarding public health.
Goronyo made this call in Abuja at a news briefing to…
Ekiti records improvement in health indices
Ekiti State has made substantial strides in key health indicators, as highlighted in the latest Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS).
The NDHS report reflected positive outcomes in maternal and child health, as well as improvements…